Work Experience
Energy Queensland (Ergon Energy Network and Energex) offer work experience placements for high school students currently in Years 10, 11 or 12, or students completing a relevant course through TAFE.
Applications are currently closed - will open again on 30 January 2025. Watch this page for updates or register for Job Alerts.
Work experience is a great way to gain insight into our everyday work and to find out about the various jobs that exist within our organisation. Work experience can form part of a careers/job seeking cycle and may provide a pathway to an apprenticeship or entry level role.
If you’re interested in the Electricity Supply Industry, your enthusiasm may lead to a work experience placement with us. We are regularly looking for interested candidates to lead the future of energy supply in Queensland.
Our Work Experience Program:
- Work experience opportunities can take place at our depots and offices (limited) across Queensland
- Open to students in Years 10-12 (min age 14)
- Limited opportunities are available for TAFE students (specific courses)
- Completed in 1-week blocks for our trade-based placements. For non-trade it can be for a shorter period.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- Currently be completing Years 10-12 (min age 14), or
- Currently be studying a relevant course at TAFE
- Obtain a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) - unit of competency is CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Complete our Work Experience Application Form (required when accepting a placement offer).
How to apply
Application open dates are listed below. All applications must be submitted online via our Careers Portal.
| Cycle | Application period | Placement period |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 October 2024 to 29 November 2024 | 1 February 2025 to 30 April 2025 |
| 1 | 30 January 2025 to 20 February 2025 | 1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 |
| 2 | 2 May 2025 to 23 May 2025 | 1 August 2025 to 31 October 2025 |
| 3 | 2 August 2025 to 23 August 2025 | 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 |
| 4 | 2 November 2025 to 23 November 2025 | 1 February 2026 to 30 April 2026 |
Get notifications when work experience applications open by registering for our Job Alerts.
Assessment process
After the closing date of the application period, your application will be assessed and you will be notified of the outcome via email.
If your application is successful:
- You’ll receive a placement offer
- You’ll be required to complete the detailed Work Experience Application Form and return with your acceptance.
Frequently asked questions
I am Home Schooled, can I still apply for work experience?
Yes, however you will need to be linked to a RTO / School to be covered by insurance. A student cannot undertake the work experience placement with a parent or relative. Parents will need to email homeeducation@qed.qld.gov.au for the relevant work experience information and required forms.
I left school early but am still of school age, can I apply for work experience?
No, our Work Experience Program is only open to High School and TAFE students or those completing a VET in Schools Program full time.
I am still of school age but go to TAFE full time, can I apply for work experience?
Yes, if you are completing a VET in Schools Program full time.
Can I change my placement dates/depot after submitting my application?
No, if you are unable to attend on the dates offered you will need to withdraw your application and submit a new one when the next application period opens.
How long will it take to hear back about my application?
We attempt to have assessments and allocations finished within two weeks of the application period closing. This may vary depending on the depot and the number of applications received.
How do I get a White Card?
You can obtain a white card from any RTO. The unit of competency is CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry.
More information on work experience can be obtained from the Department of Education Work experience placements for school students procedure
